Dietary cholesterol supplementation in the spontaneously diabetic rat

Dietary cholesterol supplementation was used to increase serum cholesterol concentration in diabetic and non-diabetic rats. With the use of numerous dietary formulations, extremely elevated serum cholesterol concentrations and gastrointestinal intolerance were found. We conclude that there are unacceptable side effects with a vast number of exogenous cholesterol supplemented diets which preclude standard and long-term usage.

Association of Kawasaki disease and interstitial nephritis

Renal insufficiency is a rare manifestation of Kawasaki disease. We report a 2.5-year-old boy with Kawasaki disease who developed acute renal failure during the acute phase of his illness. A percutaneous renal biopsy revealed acute interstitial nephritis. No etiological agent could be identified and renal recovery occurred with supportive care alone.